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Flyers and Canadiens Set to Clash at Wells Fargo Center

As the Philadelphia Flyers prepare to host the Montreal Canadiens at the Wells Fargo Center, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The Flyers have had a mixed bag of results in their last three outings, with one win, one loss, and an overtime loss.


Oct 13, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Travis Konecny (11) and  goaltender Carter Hart (79) celebrate win against the New Jersey Devils at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

In their most recent game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, despite a strong physical presence with 32 hits and a solid faceoff win percentage of 54 percent, the Flyers fell short with only one goal on 37 shots. Their powerplay managed to convert once in two opportunities but was not enough to secure victory.


Before that setback, the Flyers faced off against the Calgary Flames where they showcased resilience and effectiveness on special teams. They scored once on six powerplay opportunities while also netting a shorthanded goal. The team's goaltending was sharp as they saved all but two of Calgary's 24 shots for a win.


The game prior saw them take an overtime loss against Columbus Blue Jackets after holding steady through regulation time. The shootout did not go in favor of Philadelphia as they were unable to score while Columbus capitalized once.


The upcoming match presents an opportunity for redemption as well as building consistency especially in terms of scoring efficiency which has been fluctuating over these games. With faceoff performance relatively stable around or above fifty percent win rate and goaltending proving reliable, it is crucial for offensive execution to step up.


Fans can catch this exciting matchup scheduled for January 11th at Wells Fargo Center or tune into ESPN+ online or NBCS-PH TV network locally for live coverage starting from puck drop time.

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